Miss Bumble and Maze

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Miss Bumble/ Mandie Bumble is an Illustrator, Painter, Textile & Felting Artist creating on the unceded territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, in the province known as BC, Canada. The artist takes large inspiration from local mycology (study of mushrooms) as well as west coast natural flora and fauna in her illustrations and fibre works. […]

Piroska Mueller Hats

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I was born in Remscheid, Germany & became interested in the craft of hat-making early in life. When I was a little girl, I liked to spend time with our neighbour, who was a Milliner, & she gave me a beautifully hand-crafted hat that I loved to wear when I would dress up pretty. After […]

Tin Can Pottery Shop

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The Tin Can Pottery Shop is a small gallery showcasing a variety of ceramics, fibre arts, jewellery and more from Vancouver Island. Our artists have a focus on handmade, local and often nature inspired works. Emma Heitzmann is the owner and operator of the Tin Can Pottery Shop. Emma has lived on Vancouver Island since […]

Christine Boyer

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Christine Boyer’s art melds nostalgia with contemporary vision, reimagining the past to ponder evolving meanings and the essence of change.

The Spool Sewing Studio

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The Spool is Downtown Courtenay’s sewing space, featuring classes, quality fabrics and indie patterns to help you sew your own wardrobe. We teach all ages, and welcome guest teachers from across Canada!